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Crockpot Cajun Chicken and Sausage

Crockpot Cajun chicken and sausage is an easy Southern inspired recipe that will have your entire house smelling amazing as it cooks. Succulent chicken thighs, smoked sausage, and a blend of Cajun spices slow cook to perfection in this flavorful meal. Instructions to make this Cajun chicken recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.  

overhead shot of cooked Cajun chicken & sausage over white rice in a white bowl

Ingredients For Crockpot Cajun Chicken and Sausage

  • Chicken Thighs
  • Smoked Sausage
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • Bell Pepper
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Diced Tomatoes

collage of ingredients for Crockpot Cajun Chicken & Sausage

How To Make Cajun Chicken & Sausage In The Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook HIGH 3-4 or LOW 6-8 hours.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot, add the oil, bell pepper, onion, and celery. Cook 3-5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the Instant Pot. 
  2. Pour in broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add sausage, chicken, diced tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to mix well.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 7 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
overhead shot of uncooked Cajun chicken & sausage in a black slow cooker

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What Type Of Chicken To Use

Personally, I think this Cajun chicken & sausage recipe is best made with chicken thighs. Thighs have more flavor plus they are better suited for the low-and-slow method of the slow cooker. This can be skinless, skin-on, boneless, or bone-in. Other cuts of dark meat like chicken legs or white meat like chicken breasts. If you choose to use white meat, be careful. Chicken breasts cook quickly in the crockpot. If you over cook the recipe, it your chicken will be very dry. 

overhead shot of cooked Cajun chicken & sausage in a black slow cooker

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What Type Of Sausage To Use

This recipe calls for smoked (cooked) sausage. As with most of my recipes, I encourage you to use your preferred sausage or a sausage that fits your lifestyle and budget. I tend to use a generic brand of smoked beef or turkey sausage. What you see in the pictures is smoked turkey sausage. 

close up shot of cooked Cajun chicken & sausage in a black slow cooker

FAQs & Tips

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  • If your store-bought Cajun seasoning does not have salt, you will need to add some yourself. 
  • Give this recipe an extra kick by using Andouille sausage for the smoked sausage. 
  • I used a 6-quart slow cooker / Instant Pot.

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overhead shot of cooked Cajun chicken & sausage over white rice in a white bowl

Crockpot Cajun Chicken and Sausage

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Crockpot Cajun chicken and sausage is an easy Southern inspired recipe that will have your entire house smelling amazing as it cooks. Succulent chicken thighs, smoked sausage, and a blend of Cajun spices slow cook to perfection in this flavorful meal. Instructions to make this Cajun chicken recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes in juices
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot only)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook HIGH 3-4 or LOW 6-8 hours.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot, add the oil, bell pepper, onion, and celery. Cook 3-5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  2. Pour in broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add sausage, chicken, diced tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to mix well.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 7 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 334
  • Sugar: 6.7 g
  • Sodium: 899.4 mg
  • Fat: 19.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.1 g
  • Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 27.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 88 mg

 

 

close up shot of cooked Cajun chicken & sausage over white rice in a white bowl

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Crockpot Cajun Chicken and Sausage
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Annissa

Saturday 3rd of February 2024

This is so scrumptious 😋

Shannon Epstein

Thursday 8th of February 2024

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Denise

Wednesday 13th of September 2023

Yum! I thought it was a little bland so I added extra Cajun seasoning and that did the trick.

Pam

Tuesday 22nd of August 2023

Wonderful flavor!!!

Shannon Epstein

Wednesday 23rd of August 2023

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Helen

Tuesday 22nd of August 2023

So good and easy to make!

Dyea

Saturday 19th of August 2023

Delicious! I threw in some shrimp, too!

Shannon Epstein

Monday 21st of August 2023

Nice! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it!